Johnnie Taylor - Testify I Wonna

Review by Yeşil Asiler

Album Review: Testify I Wonna by Johnnie Taylor (1987) Alright, let me tell ya about this gem—Testify I Wonna by Johnnie Taylor. Released in '87 on Stax Records, it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It's got soul dripping from every corner, with a funky backbone that makes your feet move even when you're just sitting there. Produced by Don Davis and written by Clinton and Taylor themselves, this record is pure R&B magic with some serious attitude. Now, the album has its moments, but two tracks really stuck with me: Testify (I Wonna) and I Had A Fight (With Love). Let’s talk about them for a sec. First off, Testify (I Wonna)—man, this song is fire. From the opening beat, it grabs hold of you like an old friend who won’t let go. The groove is tight, the bassline slaps harder than my grandma’s kitchen recipes, and Johnnie’s voice? Oh, he’s pouring his heart out like he’s testifying in church. That raw energy hits different—it’s not perfect or polished; it’s real. You can feel the sweat on the mic as he belts out those lyrics. This ain’t no studio trickery; it’s genuine soul music meant to make people move and feel something deep down. Then there’s I Had A Fight (With Love), which might sound kinda cheesy at first glance, but trust me, it grows on you. There’s something hauntingly relatable about how Johnnie sings about love being both beautiful and brutal. The melody wraps around you like a warm hug, but the lyrics cut sharp, reminding you of all those messy breakups and late-night thoughts we try to forget. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re either dancing through tears or just nodding along thinking, “Yeah… been there.” What strikes me most about this album isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to it feels like stepping into another era where life was simpler, but emotions were still complicated. And honestly? That’s what makes it timeless. Whether you’re spinning it in the UK, Spain, Finland, France, or the good ol’ US, these songs hit the same way—a universal language of rhythm and blues that doesn’t need translation. But here’s the thing—I didn’t expect to walk away feeling so nostalgic. Like, sure, this is a funky soul record, but it reminded me of why music matters. It connects us to stories, feelings, and memories we didn’t even know we had. So yeah, if you haven’t given Testify I Wonna a spin yet, do yourself a favor and press play. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself dancing alone in your living room, crying over someone you haven’t thought about in years. Music does that sometimes—and Johnnie Taylor knew exactly how to make it happen. Oh, and one last random thought: whoever decided to release this in five countries back in ’87 clearly knew they had gold on their hands. Smart move.

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Artist: Johnnie Taylor
Album: Testify I Wonna

Funk / Soul

1987

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Had A Fight With Love	3:45
I Had A Fight (With Love)
Testify (I Wonna)	4:01

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Catalog Numbers

STA-0033
STAX 820
169.049
SN-20.259, SN-20259
STAX 122

Labels

Stax

Listen online

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lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
online anhören
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Promo
45 RPM
Single
Reissue

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Stax Records
Pressed By	Plastic Products
Published By	East/Memphis Music
Distributed By	Ace Records Ltd.
Manufactured By	Iberofon, S.A.
Printed By	Offset ALG, S.A.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Don Davis
Written By	Clinton, Taylor

Notes

Promotion Copy. Not For Sale.
Record plays same track on both sides.
Distribution C.E.D.
C.E.D. International Dpt 17 - 19, rue Soyer Neuilly
Imp. MSP. 808_19.10 - Imprimé en France
A - Published By East/Memphis Music, BMI
B - Published By Groovesville Music, BMI
Stax Records, 98 North Avalon, Memphis, USA
Yellow label.
Stax Records, 926 East McLemore, Memphis, Tenn. • Div. of Paramount Pictures Corp. A G+W Co.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label A-side): STA-0144-PL
Matrix / Runout (Label B-side): STA-0145-PL
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched): ST-0144 A.I. G. C.
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched): ST-0145 A.I. G.C.
Rights Society: BMI
Pressing Plant ID (Plastic Products): PL
Rights Society: BIEM
Depósito Legal: M.18535-1969
Other (Permisos Nº): 6714-5854
Other (Número Original de Serie): STAX 0033
Matrix / Runout (A Side runout Hand-etched): SN-20.259-A-2N
Matrix / Runout (b Side runout Hand-etched): SN-20.259-B-1N
Matrix / Runout (Label A-side): ST-0144-PL
Matrix / Runout (Label B-side): ST-0145-PL
Rights Society: NCB
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): STAX 122 A
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): STAX 122 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A): STAX 122-A 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B): STAX 122 B 1
Matrix / Runout: ST-0144 PL

About Johnnie Taylor

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Gospel/r&b/soul singer, born 5 May 1937 in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, died 31 May 2000 in Dallas, Texas. He started his career in the mid-1950s as a member of gospel group The Highway QC's but left that group in 1957 to replace as lead vocalist for The Soul Stirrers. Taylor has been active as a solo artist since the early 1960s, first at Sam Cooke's , later at the label where he had a string of hits. His best known song from that period is probably "Who's Making Love" (1968). Following the bankruptcy of Stax in 1976 he signed at where he recorded his biggest hit "Disco Lady" (1976), the first single to be rewarded with a platinum record in the US (for selling 2 million copies). After a brief period at in the early 1980s he signed at in 1984 where he would record until his death. Please see , easily confused as contemporary & near namesake who hit with "Part Time Love" in 1963.

Real Name

Johnnie Harrison Taylor

Name Vars

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G. Tayor
J Taylor
J. Taylor
JT
Johhny Tailor
Johnie Taylor
Johnnie Taylor (The Soul Philosopher)
Johnnie Taylor Show
Johnnie Taylor's
Johnny Tailor
Johnny Taylor
Johnny Taylor (The Soul Philosopher)
Johnny taylor
John"nie Tay"lor
Jonny Taylor
Little Johnny Taylor
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Aliases

Johnnie Burke

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Johnnie Taylor’s 1987 album *Testify I Wonna* was a global effort, released in multiple countries like the UK, Spain, and Finland. It’s wild to think that this funky, soulful record made its way across continents, bringing Rhythm & Blues vibes to fans everywhere. The track *Testify (I Wonna)* really stands out, especially since it was co-written by Clinton and Taylor himself. And get this—Don Davis, the producer, helped bring it all together under the iconic Stax label. Not bad for an album with only three tracks!